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Celebrate Earth Day with these local volunteer opportunities

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, April 17, 2026

Those looking to celebrate Earth Day can look into these environmentally focused volunteer opportunities in and around Ypsilanti.

White-painted storefront with large windows and a green and red awning above the entrance. Vinyl records hang in the window with a sign reading "Wyrd Byrd."

What's the Move? April 14-21

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Looking for something to do? Check out this list of Ypsilanti events happening April 14-21, 2026.

Map with graphics outlining the area of Lowell and Huron streets proposed to convert from one-way streets to two-way traffic.

City of Ypsilanti considers converting Lowell and Huron to two-way traffic

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, April 13, 2026

The City of Ypsilanti and Washtenaw Area Transportation Services are collaborating to explore the possibility of changing sections of Lowell Street and North Huron River Drive from one-way to two-way traffic.

Downtown road with cars parked along sidewalks. Historic storefronts line the road.

Public ICE arrest alarms community as Washtenaw County officials face federal lawsuit

By AnnaBelle Favre and Laura Meriweather · Saturday, April 11, 2026

A man was detained by ICE on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti in front of community members on the morning of Friday, April 10. This occurred one day after the U.S. government sued Washtenaw County over local immigration policies.

The corner of Ypsilanti City Hall building at 1 South Huron St. during daylight hours shows two windows a a 90-degree angle, and the stone foundation.

Candidate filing deadline approaches for Ypsilanti mayoral, City Council election

By Natalie Heckert · Friday, April 10, 2026

As Ypsilanti gears up for its City Council and mayoral election, here's what residents interested in running for a seat need to know.

Michigan governor expected to review Ypsilanti police funding ballot language

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution April 7, 2026, to send forward a certified petition to the Washtenaw County clerk and the Michigan governor.

Several chairs are sitting behind a brown desk with microphones on it. There is a teal blue wall with a clock. Underneath is white text that says "City of Ypsilanti", then a big Y in an oval, and under that is the text "Pride. Diversity. Heritage."

Ypsilanti City Council to hold 2nd reading for 3 new ordinances at April 7 meeting

By AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The Ypsilanti City Council passed the first reading of three proposed ordinances during its meeting March 17, 2026.

A building with a red-and-blue-brick entrance. Extending from the right side of the entrance is a long gray-colored section of the building. Several green trees frame the entrance to the building, and there is green grass in the foreground of the photo. Overhead, the sky is blue, and there is a rainbow visible over the building.

What's the Move? April 7-13

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Get the scoop on local events happening in Ypsilanti from April 7-13, 2026.

A weather-damaged flyer stuck to an electrical transformer on EMU's campus depicts a data center monster surrounded by the words "down with the data center."

Ypsilanti Township strengthens opposition to data center as U-M confirms land purchase

By Laura Meriweather · Monday, April 6, 2026

The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees passed a formal resolution opposing the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory supercomputing facility project.

Joel Hamami stands in front of the ordering counter, which says, "STUFD" on the front. In the background there are branded T-shirts and menu item photos.

The Echo Q&A Series: STUFD owner Joel Hamami creates laid-back college grub

By Sam Peterson · Sunday, April 5, 2026

Joel Hamami, owner of fast-casual burrito restaurant STUFD, discusses late night snacks and his experience as a small business owner.

Poster for Ypsilanti Shape Note Singing. Music notes are centered between blue text above and below them.

Shape Note Singing: An ancestral tradition open to all in Ypsilanti

By Gray Connor · Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Ypsilanti Shape Note Singing group offers an ancestral musical tradition practice to anyone interested in joining.

Chloe Gray poses wearing a leopard print coat, a thick green scarf, and bright blue eyeshadow.

Roots Artist of the Month: Chloé Gray business owner, role model and dancer

By Carol Detary · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Ypsilanti dance studio owner, Chloé Gray, a 2016 Eastern Michigan University graduate, shares her experiences as a business owner and artist at Fun Girl Dance Company & School.

Roots Ypsilanti arts events: March 31, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Looking for some creative events in Washtenaw County? Check out these local arts events featured in the March 31, 2026, issue of Roots.

A sign for the Corner Health Center hangs from the side of a brick building along city street, with other brick buildings across the street and in the distance.

Washtenaw County launches RAPID program to support youth, prevent justice system involvement

By Sam Peterson · Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Restorative and Preventative Intervention and Diversion program, launched by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office and the Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti, provides support and services to youth and young adults.

Protesters hold up two signs, one reading "No kings, no crowns," with printed clown emojis and images, and the other reading "stop trump's war." They stand among a crowd of people on a sidewalk beside a road.

Thousands gather in Ypsilanti for 3rd No Kings rally

By Gray Connor and Giovanni Loveland · Sunday, March 29, 2026

On March 28, 2026, Ypsilanti Indivisible hosted a "No Kings" protest with an estimated turnout of more than 2,500 attendees.

Christopher Kok and Julian Ho stand beside one another smiling while Julian Ho holds up her hand to show off her new engagement ring.

Ypsilanti resident reveals secret behind citywide scavenger hunt

By Gray Connor · Saturday, March 28, 2026

The Ypsilanti resident behind Ypsi Winter Games created a community scavenger hunt — and a lifelong memory.

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22 North Gallery showcases EMU MFA students' work in "Visceral Soup" exhibition

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, March 26, 2026

The "Visceral Soup" exhibition at 22 North Gallery in Ypsilanti features the work of 11 MFA students at Eastern Michigan University.

Large commercial van parked along sidewalk. Graphics on the van read "Washtenaw County Health Department, healthy together."

Washtenaw County confirms 7th measles case, new exposure site identified

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, March 26, 2026

Washtenaw County has confirmed its seventh case of measles and a new exposure location in Ann Arbor.

Creative Washtenaw announces 2026 medalists for arts, sciences, humanities

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Each year, Creative Washtenaw selects medalists who have made significant contributions to arts, sciences and humanities in Washtenaw County.

A large, cream-colored building with several stairs leading up to a front glass door. Carved into the front of the building near the top are the words "Ypsilanti Public Library," written in all capital letters.

What's the Move? March 24-30

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from March 24-30, 2026.